Local events

The Friends of the Plainville Library are having a Mini Book Sale all summer long in the conference room during regular library hours. Hardcovers and oversize paperbacks are $1 each. Mass market size paperbacks are 50 cents each. A selection of nonfiction and higher priced/newer books are available for purchase year round. Every two Weeks the genres are switched. July 27 - August 7: SuspenseAugust 10 - 21: MysteryAugust 24 - September 3: Romance (added from Eventkeeper)… (more)

Jack is a beautiful and patient Golden Retriever. He and his human companion Jen will be your reading buddy! If you are a new or learning reader come practice with Jack and Jen. Call or email kschacht@sailsinc.org to sign up for a reading time. Bring your own book or use one of ours. Jack will be here each Monday during the summer and the reading times are 10:30, 10:50 or 11:10. (added from Eventkeeper)

Decoupage and Paint Ceramic PotsTuesday, August 4 at 6:30 P.M. in the Meeting RoomDecorate and personalize a ceramic pot and take home a plant too! You will get to use comics, decorative paper, and old books.Must be signed up for the Young Adult Summer Reading Program to participate. Registration only.(added from Eventkeeper)

Bring your lunch and a book you’ve read lately for this relaxed, informal book discussion group. Each week, Miss Amy will highlight a different part of our collection for you to try.For new and independent readersDrop-in (added from Eventkeeper)

Each month Seniors meet at the Plainville Senior Center to discuss a book chosen by the group. Books are available at the library for checkout. Reading: The ReplacementWife by Eileen Goudge (added from Eventkeeper)

As part of the 2015 Summer Reading Program at Lincoln Public Library cartoonist and illustrator Eric Fulford will present an interactive comic book program on Wednesday August 5 at 6:00 pm. In one hour students will develop a new superhero and his/her story. All materials provided. Limited to 20 students ages 12+. Please register at Reference or call 333-2422 x.17. (added from Eventkeeper)

New York Times columnist David Brooks offers an engrossing treatise on personal morality in today's materialistic, proud world.Discussion of THE ROAD TO CHARACTER will be led by Rev. John Hudson of the Pilgrim United Church of Christ in Sherborn. This event is free and open to the public. Copies of the book are available for checkout at the Library. (added from Eventkeeper)

Join the library's newest club, Color Club where adults gather to re-connect with the joy of coloring. Coloring books with exquisite designs will be available to copy and use along with colored pencils. Feel free to bring your own supplies. Sharing is encouraged. (added from Eventkeeper)